Hose handler and clamp.



PATENTED AUG. 11, 1903.

T. MoGILL.

HOSE HANDLER AND CLAMP.

APPLICATION FILED HAY 14. 1903.

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v./ @2ML UNITED STATES Patented August 11, 1903.`

THOMAS MCGILL, OF PATERSON, NEW JERSEY.

HOSE HANDLlI-P- AND CLAMP.

SPECIFICATIONformng part of `Letters K:Ilatent No. 735,799, dated August 11, 1903. Application tiled May 14,1903l Serial No. 157,060. (No model.)

To all whom, it may concern:

Be it known that I, THOMAS MCGILL, a citi?v zen of the United States, residing at Patersom;

in the county of Passaic and State of New Jersey, have invented certain new anduseful Improvements in Hose Handlers and Clamps, of which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the'accompanying drawings.

The object of my invention is to produeea hose-carrier capable of being used generally, but specially adapted for the use of remen l in handling fire-hose.

A further object of my invention is to produce a hose-carrier with a safety locking device.

A still further object of my invention is to produce a hose-carrier that will be durable,

4eliicient, and inexpensive.

My invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and, as is obvious, it may be used on the ground, in the building, on ladders and fire-escapes or in other places where it can be suspended while a stream of water is being directed onto the confiagration.

In the accompanying drawings similar numerals in the various gures refer to and designate corresponding parts of my device.

Figure 1 is a front View of my carrier, showing the same closed and locked. Fig. 2 is a similar view s howingit open, and Fig. 3 at its left-hand side represents a top or plan View and at its right-hand side an inner side View looking toward the outside.

The two parts 1 and 2`of my device are oonneeted by a hinge 3 and when closed form a circular band adapted to surround a hose or a hose-pipe. han'dles 4 and 5.

The parts 4a and 5, as shown in the drawings, form a portion o'f the handles 4 and 5 and are secured to the parts 1 and 2 by screws" 6 6 or other suitable means.

I prefer that construction when the handles are wooden handles for the purpose'of reduc-v might obviously be substituted therefor. -is also understood that my hose-carrier may Secured to the parts 1 and 2 are The plate 7, as shown in the drawings, has a nose 9 and is secured tothe handle portion 4a by screws 8; but this plate 7 may also be made an integral part of the member 1 without departing from the principle of my invention.

On the right-hand handle 5 of my device I secure loosely Vby screws 1l or other suitable means the plate 10, which is provided at its end portion 13 with a hook 12, adapted to engage with the nose 9 when the parts 1 and 2 are closed.

1 `The plate 10 is provided with an opening 14, through which is passed the-lower portion of the combination screw-threaded bolt 15, hook 16, and handle 17, the bolt portion being suitably secured to the handle portion 5 and to the member 2 at 19.

On the screw-threaded portion of the bolt 15 I employ a screw thumb-nut for the purpose of locking the plate 10, with its hook 12, in engagement with the nose 9 when the-members l andV 2 are closed, forming a circular band around the hose or hose-pipe.

The nature and operation of my improvements,it is thought,will be readily understood by all conversant with the uses of a hose-car-v rier from the above explanation, taken in connection with the drawings.

1 'do not wish to limit myself to the solid wooden handles, as tubular metal handles It be made ot' any suitable metal and of such size and dimensions as the convenience and necessities of the case may require, to be governed always by the size and weight of the hose or hose-pipe used.

With this description of my invention, what I claim is 1. The circular band, comprising two members hinged together toopen and close, in combination with handles, one secured to each of said members, one member having a fixed nose integral therewith,'a plate loosely secured to the other member and provided with a hook integral therewith which is adapted to engage the nose on the opposite member, and adjustable means for locking said loosely-secured plate and the hook integral therewith in engagement, and releasing it from engagement, with the projecting nose on the opposite member, substantially as set forth.

' 2. The circular metal band or clasp, comprising two members made to open and close upon a hinged joint, a handle secured to each of said members, a nose on one of said members, and a plate, provided with a hook, loosely secured to the other member and adapted to engage with the nose ou the opposite member when the members are closed, in combination with a combined bolt, hook, and handle, adapted to pass through said hookplate and secured to one of said members, and a thumb-nut on said bolt to lock said members together when closed.

3. In a hose-carrier comprising a circular band or clasp having arms made to open and close on a hinge or joint, such arms, in combination with means for locking said arms together when closed, consisting of a nose secured to or forming a part of one of said arms,

a hook-plate loosely secured to the other arm, and provided with an opening therethrough, a combined hook and handle having a threaded portion adapted to pass through the opening in said hook-plate and be secured to the last-mentioned arm, and a screw-nut movable on said threaded portion above said hookplate.

4. The combination with the hinged members l and 2, and handles secured thereto, of means for securing the members 1 and 2 in closed position, and a vertical member comprising a hook and a handle and having a threaded portion, and a screw-nut movable on said threaded portion above the securing device, substantially as set forth.

ln testimony whereof I aix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

THOMAS MCGILL.

Witnesses:

MINNIE L.D1LL, JOHN F. KERR. 

